Winter’s Tales Authors’ Reading Series presents Dr. Gina Mercer
Dr. Gina Mercer, a celebrated poet, creative writing mentor, magazine editor, and scholar from Tasmania will be the UPEI Writer in Residence for the month of October. She will give a writing workshop and a public reading. Dr. Mercer’s reading will be on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:30 pm in the UPEI Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building on the University of Prince Edward Island campus. Her reading is free.
Her workshop will be on Saturday, October 22, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, in SDU Main Building, room 213. The focus will be the technique of monologue. The workshop is designed to suit emerging or experienced writers working in a range of genres.
Monologues can be poems, performance pieces, or part of a novel, short story, memoir, play, or film script. Monologues are a vital way to create a character and to tell a story, tragic, or comic. They are ripe with all the narrative potential and music of voice.
In this workshop, participants will explore the dynamic possibilities (and possible pitfalls) of writing monologues. They will read a selection of contemporary monologues from fiction, poetry, and script. Participants will write at least one monologue and play with the concept of voices on the page. The workshop will help writers develop their craft through exploring this flexible and fascinating form.
The cost of the workshop is $50, or $40 for students and seniors. Light refreshments will be provided, but participants should bring their own lunch.
Gina Mercer’s residency is hosted by UPEI’s English Department and Institute of Island Studies, with support from the Dean of Arts and Vice-President Academic and Research. For further information or to register in advance, contact tjohnston@upei.ca.
The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.
